THE WORLD OF REMBRANDT

by Robert & Eds. of Time-Life Books Wallace ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 1, 1968

Myth making comes easily as an alternative to fact finding,"" comment the authors, on romantic Rembrandt biographies, note that with the 300th anniversary of his death due in 1969, more material is becoming available. They do not disclose what is ""new"" here, stick pretty close to the external facts such as they are and eschew psychological portraiture for the most part, leaving. Rembrandt to speak through several of his ninety self-portraits (""No artist has left a loftier or more penetrating personal testament""). They survey the range of Rembrandt's work (paintings and portraiture, etchings, drawings) in conjunction with a generous pictorial presentation, discuss and give examples of influences, technique, etc. They rely on a consensus to place his style. By way of myth-shattering, they demolish that of the Night Watch as his road to financial ruin.... An unvarnished representation, again a good buy in a sound series.

Pub Date: April 1, 1968

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Time-Life (School and library orders, Silver Burdett)

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 1, 1968

Categories: NONFICTION